ugh - smelly carpet

[thatgirl2478]

Before we demo'd the family room I had the carpet steam cleaned. Of course I got impatient and rolled it up before it was 100% dry... then it sat in our basement for 5 months. Now it smells like feet.

I know Febreeze really just makes the room smell better for a little while. Does anyone have any suggestions for de stinking it (other than having the carpet cleaner back)?

[peach]

It's probably full of mild and mildew. Ick. Unless it was really expensive I'd toss it.

[thatgirl2478]

Nov 13, 2012 12:02:27 GMT -5 peach said:

It's probably full of mild and mildew. Ick. Unless it was really expensive I'd toss it.

that's kind of what I was worried about.

When I say 'basement' I don't mean dark dank hole in the ground. Our basement is partially finished and very dry. So the only mold/mildew would be from it being slightly damp when it was rolled up.

It will be tossed eventually - the only reason we're using it now is because we're turning that room into a 'treadmill/storage room'. When we have a lot of money saved, we'll turn it into a guest room (with a new floor).

[mrs.jacinthe]

Honestly, if you're just putting it down over concrete or whatever to host a treadmill, I'd go to HD and buy those click-together foam mats (they come in preschool colors or black) to put down under the treadmill and just store things on the concrete.

[peach]

I know it wasn't a gross basement. It was because you rolled it wet and it stayed wet for too long. The smell is bacteria - mild or otherwise. I'd toss it

[pitterwoo]

I would toss, I think. Too risky for me since I know I'm sensitive to mold, but still it can't be good for anyone. If it were summer and you could put it out in intense sun you could give it a shot, but personally I would toss.

[thatgirl2478]

ugh - yeah - I was just upstairs for 30 min, came back downstairs and it's smelling up the whole area. ICK! It's going out.


Too bad today was garbage day & they already came